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J692 KKH

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ692 KKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,878 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to fail criteria (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush - bush in upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides - exaggerated by play in rear differential bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush - bush in upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides - exaggerated by play in rear differential bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush - bush in offside upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides - exaggerated by play in rear differential bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 95,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, exaggerated by play in diff bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, exaggerated by play in differential bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, exaggerated by play in differential bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, exaggerated by play in transmission bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, exaggerated by play in transmission bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides and is exaggerated by play in transmission bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 92,743 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides and is exaggerated by play in transmission bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 91,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion including inner side sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides, exaggerated by play in differential bearings (2.6.2)

nearside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 25 May 2017 91,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion including inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 91,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion including inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,154 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play at rear wheels. Suspect differential bearings.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in rear differential bearings.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,726 miles

Oil leak

Play at rear wheels, suspect play in rear diff bearings.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers do not park.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,000 miles

Dampness around nearside rear hub seal.

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both rear differential bearings.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 84,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak

Play in both rear differential bearings.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front floor pan corroded - not within perscribed area

play in rear diff bearings

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,889 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 74,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 73,938 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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J692 KKH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J692 KKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J692 KKH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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